Ruadhán JonesIrish TDs overwhelmingly voted in favour of a draconian bill that will ban pro-life prayer and witness in the vicinity of GPs clinic.
Irish TDs vote through safe access zones bill
Category: News
New study shows positive signs of Catholic belief in Eucharist
Almost two-thirds of Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist according to a newly published survey from Georgetown University’s Centre for Applied Research in the Apostolate.
Church leaders attend seminar in Rome to mark Good Friday anniversary
The Church Leaders Group Ireland gathered for a seminar in Rome on Thursday, September 30, marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, at a time of “fragile peace” in the North.
100 dead in Iraq wedding fire
A Christian wedding party meant to celebrate the joining of young lives turned into a nightmare when a lit flare set the packed hall in northern Iraq on fire.
Pure in Heart offers ‘alternate vision’ for SPHE changes
Catholic relationships and sexuality education organisation Pure in Heart is offering an open day in an effort to address parents’ concerns relating to the new SPHE syllabus.
UN peacekeeping shows weak results for Congo – bishop
Even though the UN troops have been in the country for more than two decades aiming to bring peace and stability, a Congolese archbishop said the mission’s results are “too weak and too little”.
News in brief
Aontú is hosting its Ard Fheis on Saturday, October 7, as recent polls suggest the party is seeing a steady increase in support.
Foreign news in brief
The Mexican Bishops’ Conference (CEM) announced the launch of a ‘Citizen Accord for Peace’, which aims to “overcome the dynamics of violence and destruction of the social fabric” in the country.
15 students begin seminary studies
Some 15 students began formal seminary studies for the priesthood for Ireland’s 26 diocese in September, almost double the previous year.
Vatican roundup
The international community must cooperate to advance disarmament rather than embrace the “false security” offered by nuclear weapons, the Vatican’s foreign minister said.